Skip to content
Try on iPad

Origins of genetic variation: Edexcel A‑Level Biology B questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Biology B exam question on 8.1 Origins of genetic variation, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

Find questions1,826
Calculations

1,826 questions

  1. Q2(b)(ii)

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    4 marks8.1 Origins of genetic variation
    The whole paper ↗
    November 2021 Paper 2, question 2(b)(ii): Explain how meiosis produces new combinations of alleles in gametes. (4)

  2. Q7(a)(i)

    June 2017 · Paper 2

    2 marks8.1 Origins of genetic variation
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2017 Paper 2, question 7(a)(i): Describe how new combinations of alleles are produced in meiosis. (2)
All 2 questions on Origins of genetic variation, as a list
  1. November 2021, Paper 2, Q2(b)(ii) (4 marks): Explain how meiosis produces new combinations of alleles in gametes. (4)
  2. June 2017, Paper 2, Q7(a)(i) (2 marks): Describe how new combinations of alleles are produced in meiosis. (2)

Questions, mark schemes and examiner’s reports are © Pearson Edexcel, from their published past papers. Plumi isn’t affiliated with any exam board. Want whole papers? Every Edexcel A-Level Biology B paper.

Rather write your answers by hand on iPad? Plumi marks them against the same mark schemes.